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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1947
Page
3
A garbled scorecard fragment lists scores for Royal Canberra Golf Associates with entries such as 92 18 and 96 3145, plus names like Mrs. Brith. The legible figures indicate stroke counts and paired numbers, but the source text is incomplete and obscured.
An order for restitution of conjugal rights was issued by the Supreme Court to Lew. Me Clyde Bateup, who sought dissolution of marriage. The case involves Joan Sidney Stuart and seeks relief under grounds of separation.
In a High Court ruling Justice Williams ordered Lever Brothers to pay duty on Indian imported peanuts. The court found breaches of agreement and noted evidence of negligence by the Customs Department regarding duty claims on peanuts allegedly stolen from a store in 1945.
Dealers gathered at Fiemi yards for a brisk sale of 29 995 head of stock. Demand favored good trade quality with prime wethers and ewes selling at firm to higher bids. Cattle, bulls and cows showed varied interest as buyers priced heavy forward lots and lighter stock amid uncertain liquidity.
A fire damaged the FWY Ltd wool store at Botany early today. Firefighters with buckets saved nearby homes as heat caused jars of ammonia to explode, splashing liquid over the premises and endangering a property valued at about £23,000 including 12 youths living there.
Regional race card details from Torrington showing results across divisions with horses Heroic Lad Chartist Leonatus and others. Times, betting odds, and win place payouts listed for each division amid multiple race events and distances.
A fragmentary report shows Waratans defeating an opponent in a late afternoon game. The text hints at Duncan and Christopher involved, with a 3 pm time reference and a grade context.
Fragmentary OCR reports a firmer wool market with demand for cattle and an ox or two. Limited legible details suggest a steady to higher tone at the sale, reflecting stronger buyer activity and price support.
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